Rhino Rugby Extends Pro12 Rugby Deal
Rhino Rugby has announced that it will continue its sponsorship of the Guinness PRO12 for another four years.
The deal will see Rhino supply the official match ball and officials’ apparel, as well as extending its sponsorship of the Rhino Golden Boot Award through to 2019.
Commenting on the partnership, John Feehan, chief executive, PRO12, said: “The Guinness PRO12 continues to go from strength to strength both on and off the pitch.
“We have year on year growth in attendances, TV audiences and digital media. We are delighted that Rhino Rugby have renewed their valued sponsorship of the Guinness PRO12 by supplying the renowned Rhino Vortex Elite match ball and the full kit for our match officials.
“In addition, the Rhino Golden Boot Award is well recognised as the ultimate acknowledgement and reward for accurate and consistent place kicking with, this season, the Ospreys’ Dan Biggar having an exceptional year with his boot and the Rhino Vortex Elite match ball.”
Andrew Moss, chairman, Rhino Rugby, added: “We look forward to continuing to supply the Rhino Vortex Elite match ball and the referees and pitchside officials’ teamwear and apparel for another four years.
“The company sees this deal as a cornerstone of its strategy in the rugby ball market and as a rugby brand generally.
“The competition continues to make great strides and with a strong sponsor like Guinness and the games now going out also on Sky Sports it can only go from strength to strength.”
